20 restaurant patios in and out of the city

Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

On the Vancouver Convention Centre’s Jack Poole Plaza, this Cactus Club patio offers panoramic views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

Cactus Club Cafe on English Bay in the West End is a quintessential West Coast beachside location
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

The Glowbal patio at the base of the Telus Garden building has a swooping glass canopy, outdoor fireplace and seating for 150
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

In the heart of Yaletown’s former warehouse district, the Blue Water Cafe has an urban ambience softened by greenery
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

In Coal Harbour, the waterfront patio at Cardero’s offers views of yachts and the North Shore mountains
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

By moving to the building next door at 568 Beatty Street, Chambar acquired not only more space in general but a year-round patio
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

The Kitsilano location of Chewie’s Steam and Oyster Bar has two sections: an east-facing patio along Yew Street and a south-facing patio along West 1st Avenue
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

In the heart of Gastown, Chill Winston’s patio is right on the street, ideal for people-watching
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

On Robson Street, CinCin’s year-round terrace has a retractable awning in case the weather takes a turn for the worse
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

Gotham’s 40-seat heated patio is shielded from Seymour Street
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

The Keg Yaletown’s roof deck is surrounded by the skyline of downtown Vancouver
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

Executive head chef Ken Nakano, formerly with Rosewood Hotel Georgia and Fairmont Empress, serves local fare on the third-floor terrace of Market by Jean-Georges in the Shangri-La Hotel
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

Right next to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, Pier 7 offers views of tug boats, yachts, freighters and cruise ships plus the Vancouver skyline across Burrard Inlet
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

Designed to be an “urban oasis,” Reflections: The Garden Terrace is tucked away in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s fourth-floor inner courtyard
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

Romer’s Burger Bar River District location has a deck overlooking the Fraser River
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

The Roof at Black and Blue lights up at night with double-sided fireplaces, fire-pit lounge tables and illuminated cube tables
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80

In North Vancouver, Italian Kitchen Park Royal patio is on the roof of sister restaurant Trattoria
Overlooking the lake, Aura Restaurant at Whistler’s Nita Lake Lodge has expanded its flagstone patio, doubling the number of seats to 80